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Danburite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Danburite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03  
1.993  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{001} Poor  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
7  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KCl  

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Danburite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite and Sylvite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Danburite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Danburite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Danburite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Danburite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Danburite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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